A court order has put a Sorrento resident out of the livestock business for life after the state seized 105 animals from his farm earlier this month. Read More
It is the latest example of how long-held community recycling practices in Maine are being disrupted by China's decision to stop importing waste from the United States. Read More
Essential Reads
When they made the move to the old farm in Liberty, they were willing to sacrifice modern conveniences for a time in exchange for privacy and space — 93 acres to be exact. Read More
The ongoing dispute over a proposed salmon farm and other development plans in Belfast have prompted proponents to accuse opponents of embracing a "not in my backyard" mentality that stifles progress. Read More
The list of those dealing with fallout from the federal government’s ongoing partial shutdown keeps growing the longer the shutdown persists. Read More
"As a public, we need to realize that social media has allowed people to say what they are thinking at the moment, which has proved to no always be a good thing." Read More
The Celtics coasted to their fifth straight victory with a 123-103 win over the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Read More
The number of people seeking jobless benefits dropped last week to the lowest level since November 1969, a sign the job market remains strong despite the partial government shutdown. Read More
Roll call is a special time at the Bangor Police Department. We gather together to get the Sergeant’s blessing, updates on cases, patrol beats, wanted persons, and generally get into a mindset to take on the day (or night) tasks at hand. The DOJ wasn’t there. Read More
